The Alaska Fishermen’s Network was born in late 2013 with 12 young fishermen gathered at Alaska Marine Conservation Council’s office to discuss their work, ways of life and the way forward in an industry marked by rising costs, complex regulations, climate change and the whims of a global marketplace. Since then, AKFN has worked to provide opportunities, resources and connections to help prepare the next generation. Trips to D.C. to meet with legislators, boat cooking classes, storytelling workshops, crew speed hiring events and social gatherings around policy meetings are just some of what we do.

While we can’t recognize everyone who has helped to ensure our work is practical, relevant, creative and diverse, we can give you a glimpse of some of the folks on the ground who give strength to our efforts as founding members, volunteers, partners, mentors, organizers, writers and representatives.